On this day June 7, 1988, EPMD released their debut album Strictly Business. The album peaked at number 80 on the Billboard 200 but reached number 1 on the Top R and B Albums chart, marking a major entrance into the golden era of hip
On this day June 7, 1989, Surinam Airways Flight 764 crashed while attempting to land at Paramaribo Zanderij International Airport in Suriname. The disaster claimed the lives of 176 of the 187 people on board, making it the deadliest aviation accident in Surinamese history. The
On this day June 6, 1987, Heart released their ninth studio album Bad Animals , according to several sources. Some listings cite alternate release dates, but this is one of the most widely accepted. Bad Animals reached number 2 on the US Billboard charts and
On this day June 6, 1988, Britny Fox released their self-titled debut album , according to several sources. Some listings cite alternate release dates, but this is one of the most widely accepted. The album introduced the Philadelphia based glam metal band to the mainstream,
On this day June 6, 1989, Diana Ross released her seventeenth studio album Workin’ Overtime . The album marked her return to Motown Records and a shift in musical direction as she embraced the new jack swing sound that was rising in popularity at the
On this day June 6, 1989, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble released their fourth studio album In Step. The album reached number 33 on the US Billboard 200 and became a powerful comeback for Vaughan, who had recently overcome years of substance abuse before
On this day June 6, 1989, Jackson Browne released his ninth studio album World in Motion . The album reached number 45 on the US Billboard 200 and marked a deeper turn toward political and social themes, reflecting Browne’s outspoken activism during the decade. World
On this day June 6, 1987, Kim Wilde reached number 1 on the US Billboard charts with her cover of You Keep Me Hangin’ On. The song held the top spot in America from June 6 through June 12 and also reached number 1 in
On this day June 6, 1980, The S.O.S. Band released their debut album S.O.S. , introducing their signature blend of funk, R&B, and dance grooves. The Atlanta-based group quickly gained attention with their polished production, infectious rhythms, and confident vocals. The album reached number 12
On this day June 6, 1980, British singer Toyah released her second studio album The Blue Meaning . Known for its theatrical style and genre-blending sound, the album marked a bold evolution in Toyah’s musical direction, fusing post-punk energy with new wave experimentation and surrealist